If Senators Showed Up To Work, They Could Easily Confirm Fighter Pilot Matthew Lohmeier
Senators maintain their comfortable, two-and-a-half-day work week while critical defense positions remain unfilled.Senators maintain their comfortable, two-and-a-half-day work week while critical defense positions remain unfilled.Japan considers support for Trump's Golden Dome project as tariffs weigh heavily on nation
Following two phone calls between U.S. President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Nikkei Asia has reported that Japan is “exploring support” for the United States’ proposed “Golden Dome” project in the coming years. This potential cooperation comes in light of the global tariffs imposed by President Trump as well as a mutual ongoing commitment to promote a U.S.-Japan “golden age,” according to a White House press briefing.
The White House briefing reported that Japan and the U.S. have been in talks since February in an effort to reaffirm “bilateral security and defense” commitments between the two countries. At the end of last month, Trump and Ishiba discussed their views on the tariffs, “economic security cooperation,” and “diplomatic and security challenges,” per a report from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Some, including the original Nikkei report, have speculated that Japan may use its involvement in the project as a “bargaining chip” in economic negotiations. Prime Minister Ishiba has since noted in a press conference that Japan has “consistently advocated for an ‘investment rather than tariffs’” approach in cooperation.
The Golden Dome, modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, is set to cost an estimated $175 billion, with some long-term estimates, according to the Congressional Budget Office, reaching as high as $831 billion.
Trump has tapped U.S. Space Force General Michael Guetlein to oversee this project, which he hopes to complete by the end of his term in 2029. The state-of-the-art Golden Dome will be a “network of satellites, sensors, and interceptors to prevent aerial attacks on the U.S. mainland,” Time magazine reports. Proponents have insisted that the system is intended only as a deterrent.
Critics have expressed concerns that this project may push adversaries and even aligned nations into what Carnegie Politika called a “new arms race” against the U.S. in the space and defense industries. The building of the Golden Dome system may be taken as a threat by nations like China, Russia, and North Korea. Japan’s involvement in the project may raise concerns in the region.
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Media Rush To Downplay Space Force Colonel Fired For ‘Undermining’ The White House’s Greenland Policy
Since Donald Trump’s return to office, legacy media have been quick to elevate the voices of disgruntled executive employees unhappy with the president’s efforts to deliver on the agenda the American people voted for in the 2024 election. So, it comes as no surprise that these same leftist acolytes are rushing to downplay a military […]
'Get on board with the mission': Pentagon ejects Space Force colonel over catty email rejecting Trump agenda
The Pentagon kicked to the curb the commander of 821st Space Base Group on Thursday — apparently over a catty email she sent targeting Vice President JD Vance in the wake of his visit to America's northernmost military installation, Pituffik Space Base.
According to Military.com, Col. Susannah Meyers — who until Thursday oversaw Pituffik Space Base — made clear in a March 31 email to all personnel at the base, including those from Denmark and Greenland, that she is not aligned with the Trump administration.
Meyers, who assumed command of the 821st Space Base Group on July 18, 2024, reportedly wrote that she "spent the weekend thinking about Friday's visit — the actions taken, the words spoken, and how it must have affected each of you."
On March 28, Vance, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, visited Pituffik Space Base.
Vance addressed the troops, thanking them for their service; discussing the geostrategic importance of Greenland and the threats posed in the Arctic by China and Russia; and criticizing Denmark's apparent failures to both invest in the island and do "a good job by the people of Greenland."
"I do not presume to understand current politics, but what I do know is the concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base," wrote Meyers. "I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly — together."
It took less than two weeks for Meyers' luck to run out.
'Lloyd Austin isn't SecDef anymore.'
Space Operations Command said in a statement Thursday, "Colonel Susannah Meyers, commander of Pituffik Space Base, was removed from command by Colonel Kenneth Klock, commander of Space Base Delta 1, on April 10, 2025, for loss of confidence in her ability to lead."
"Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties," continued the statement from Space Operations Command.
Citing the Military.com article, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell noted in a statement, "Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defense."
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) said in response to the news of Meyers' ouster, "President Trump is the Commander in Chief. Get on board with the mission, or get out."
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) lauded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "and his team for their quick action here."
"Colonel Meyers tried to politicize the Space Force and was held accountable," tweeted Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). "Lloyd Austin isn't SecDef anymore."
Vance's press secretary, Taylor Van Kirk, told Military.com that the vice president was "grateful to visit Pituffik Space Base and for the opportunity to meet with our brave servicemen and women."
"President Trump has made his vision for an enhanced security footprint in the Arctic abundantly clear, and the vice president is committed to implementing the president's agenda," continued Van Kirk. "This includes strengthening the partnership and cooperation between the United States and Greenland, which is critical for both American national security and the safety of our partners worldwide."
Ahead of Meyers' ouster, Pentagon chief of staff Joe Kasper indicated that "civilian control of the military is a bedrock principle of our armed forces. Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated at the Defense Department."
Space Operations Command stated that Col. Shawn Lee has assumed command in Meyers' place.
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American hero Buzz Aldrin makes stunning endorsement
Legendary American astronaut Buzz Aldrin announced his endorsement in the 2024 presidential election — and leftists on social media are not taking it well.
"I believe we are best served by voting for @realDonaldTrump," Aldrin wrote in a lengthy statement on X on Wednesday morning. "I wholeheartedly endorse him for President of the United States."
Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became a household name in July 1969 when he and fellow Apollo 11 crew member Neil Armstrong became the first men to walk on the moon. So it comes as no surprise that Aldrin endorsed Trump mainly because of the former president's interest in space defense and exploration.
"Over time, I have seen our government’s approach to space wax and wane. But under the first Trump Administration, I was impressed to see how human space exploration was elevated as a policy of high importance again," Aldrin said in his statement.
To support his claim, Aldrin noted that Trump founded Space Force and reinstituted the National Space Council. Key Trump allies in the private sector such as Elon Musk have likewise made "advancements" in space exploration technology, Aldrin added.
Aldrin met Trump in the Oval Office in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. While there, he lamented the recent reduction in funding for space programs.
'I did respect you, but you don’t respect any of the women in your life.'
In addition to discussing his concerns about space, Aldrin, 94, expressed concerns about the direction America is currently heading. He then indicated that Trump has the temperament and the "sober analysis" needed to withstand the "pressure" of the job "with firmness and follow-through."
"In times of uncertainty real leaders are most needed – to guide and inspire a people, to push through the noise, recognize what really matters, and accomplish missions critical to all citizens."
Aldrin did not make any reference to a political party or to Trump's opponent, Kamala Harris. Nevertheless, leftists on X railed against the beloved nonagenarian, claiming to have lost respect for him and his judgment.
"You just lost a fan. Donald Trump is a convicted felon traitor you back [sic]," wrote one disgruntled user who lists his manifold academic bona fides in his X bio.
"Such an unforced error. You know what it means to see the bigger picture, shame," another added.
Others claimed Aldrin was doing a disservice to women by voting for Trump.
""I have lost all respect I had for you. You should talk to the women in your life more," said one.
"Wow. I did respect you, but you don’t respect any of the women in your life. And with your own words, you state that the space program is more important to you than any women, their rights, their autonomy, or their ability to make decisions about their own body. Shameful," wrote another.
Some of those comments have dozens or even hundreds of likes.
With less than a week before Election Day, Trump currently holds a narrow national lead of just .4 and a lead in six of the seven battleground states, according to the RealClearPolling average.
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Space Force AI chatbot now capable of operating missile defense systems and satellites for soldiers
An artificial intelligence-backed "Battle Buddy" would process data and military doctrine and streamline the relay of communications when soldiers use it.
The product, EdgeRunner AI, is essentially a chatbot that will work with soldiers (or guardians for the Space Force) to provide information during missions or help the soldier more efficiently complete a task individually.
Interestingly, the EdgeRunner AI is not connected to a network and operates natively like a computer program. This is an obvious security benefit when working within a foreign theater of war.
'The AI Battle Buddy can significantly enhance the capabilities of space guardians by improving satellite control.'
The technology's real power seems to come from its application with Space Force; the company boasts about the military branch's support on its website.
CEO Tyler Saltsman told Blaze News that his technology can significantly enhance satellite control and data interpretation for the Space Force.
"In space combat, satellites play crucial roles in everything from surveillance to communication. The AI Battle Buddy can significantly enhance the capabilities of space guardians by improving satellite control and data interpretation," Saltsman said.
The CEO added that the AI could help determine the risk related to missile defense and intelligence using predictive insights.
On the ground, the AI can provide a plethora of data to soldiers or intelligence officers while operating offline. Saltsman explained that the technology enables voice-operated interfaces that interact with vehicles and/or weaponry to optimize the equipment for the user.
This would essentially integrate, possibly dangerously, AI with the entire functioning apparatus of on-the-ground military operations.
EdgeRunner shared a video with Blaze News that showed some of the program's capabilities in terms of information-gathering through satellites.
These capabilities included:
- Gathering data from satellite orbits
- Weighing satellite capabilities and determining their usage, i.e., transmission power
- Determining limitations based on time of day (solar charging limitations)
- Determining schedules for when to relay data to ground stations or targets
Missile targeting and risk assessment are used within militaries such as Israel's, which uses AI-targeting and similar programming to aggregate intelligence data, NPR reported.
Saltsman said that another technology is being researched that would detect weaponry, improvised explosive devices, and "other threats."
"These models are being enhanced to understand contextual information, such as recognizing and responding to specific motions. For example, a drone could be directed to follow a motion command. This represents the next level of intelligent vision systems we are working on."
The broader vision, as the CEO put it, is to integrate AI into the firmware of military systems and hardware. This would ensure EdgeRunner's place in the future of the U.S. military and possibly its allies.
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Report Says Pentagon-Funded Hunt For ‘White Supremacists’ In U.S. Military Led Nowhere
"Only 100 members of the military were deemed to be extremists out of a force of 2.1 million."Naval War College Hosts Trans-Identifying Colonel To Discuss LGBT ‘Experiences’
Much of Col. Bree Fram's lecture focused on claims included in his book, 'Forging Queer Leaders: How the LGBTQIA+ Community Creates Impact from Adversity.'Today's top stories
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